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Foster Homes Needed

Pit Bull Terrier

Female
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) -
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Please note: these are for future dogs we may get in, not for animals we have currently. We will post pictures of available animals when we have them. FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED  Why do we need foster homes?  The shelter is just not big enough to keep certain animals for weeks at a time.  Getting the animals into a foster situation is the best way to insure they get individual care and socialization in a lower-stress environment.   What kinds of animals need fostering?  The situations are varied, but rest assured, you’ll never have to foster an animal you aren’t comfortable with.  Underage kittens and puppies not yet ready for adoption: Underage animals need a place to fatten up and stay healthy until they are old enough for adoption.  They are usually eating on their own and range from a single kitten/puppy to a litter. We do occasionally have foster kittens and puppies who need bottle feeding, but there is no requirement to foster a bottle baby. Mama cats and dogs with a litter:  If the babies are very young and have a mom, you need only make sure mom has plenty of fresh water and food and that the litter box or kennel is clean.  More time is required when they are older and moving around - - extra food and water and cleaning the box or kennel more frequently.  They also need extra time getting “socialized.” Dogs needing behavior modification:  We have dogs who are just a little too shy to be made available for adoption right away and need some time in a less stressful home environment where they can be exposed to new people and situations and gain confidence. We also have dogs needing basic obedience training. Socialization or training in foster care will help ensure they make a good companion for a prospective adopter and that their adoption is a permanent one. Animals needing medical recovery:  These can be ill animals, usually cats with URI or dogs with kennel cough. We also take in animals who have injuries requiring recuperation outside the shelter. Fostering sick or injured animals may require foster providers to administer medications, and at times, subcutaneous fluids (it's easy- we’ll show you!)  Those who have been here for a while and need a break – or we need to free up kennel space:  There are instances when the animal has been here for a while and is getting overlooked by adopters and would benefit from a break from the shelter.  This break relieves stress which helps keep them mentally/emotionally sound. There is also a need to get long-timers into foster in order to free up cage space. In these instances, getting an animal out to foster can make the all the difference. Other species:  While most of the animals that we send out to foster are cats and dogs, we do need homes for other types of animals.  These can include rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles, birds or other pets.  These animals can need fostering due to health issues, space, behavior or because they have babies.  What type of space do I need at home?  Generally, a spare bedroom, bathroom, laundry room or even space in a temperature-controlled garage (secure from toxins) will do.   What type of commitment do you need from me?  Fostering can last from as little as 1 week to as many as a couple months: 3-4 weeks is average.   How much will it cost to foster?  The shelter will provide bedding, crate, litter pan, food dishes, or medication (if necessary) for the animals for the duration of their stay.  An initial supply of food and/or litter is available, if needed.  The shelter may be able to continue to supply food and litter if the resources are available.  You cover incidental expenses while the animals are in your care (food, toys, litter, etc.).  The amount will depend on the types of animals you foster and the amount of time they spend in your care.  What if the animals I foster get sick?  Should one of your fostered animals get injured or become sick, please notify the shelter immediately.  All veterinary treatment must be arranged through the shelter.  Can my pets get sick from an animal I foster?  Unfortunately, the answer to this question is yes.  The animals we send out for fostering are almost all strays with unknown health histories.  Depending on their age and health, they may have received vaccines at the shelter, but it takes a while for the vaccines to kick in.  To lower the risk to your own pets, it is advisable to keep your fostered animals separated from your personal pets and talk to your vet about your pets’ vaccinations.  Fostering can be highly rewarding…  …and a lot of fun.  There are times however, that it can be heartbreaking.  No matter how hard we try, the entire litter may come down with an illness.  Sadly, we may not be able to pull them through.  Other animals may develop behavior issues which make them un-adoptable and may have to be euthanized.  It is never easy to prepare yourself for these situations; however, you need to be aware and be able to concede to the decisions of shelter staff.  What are the terms of fostering?  The official foster parent has to be an adult (18+ years old).  All foster homes sign an agreement asking you to  Allow us to inspect your home; Agree to surrender the fostered animals to shelter staff when asked; Provide a room away from your animals; Accept that fostered animals may cause damage or injury, which is your responsibility; Keep the foster animal(s) in your possession for the duration of their foster care.  What are the steps to becoming a foster home?  Attend a foster home orientation. These orientations last approximately 30-45 minutes.  Upcoming orientations are posted at www.jointanimalservices.org/volunteer-orientations. If after the orientation you feel that fostering would be a good fit for you, you submit a volunteer application.  (Applications are handed out at the orientations.) The application includes background check paperwork and your social security number is required. It takes a couple weeks to process your application and background check.  Then we will call you to schedule a home visit to see where the foster animals will be staying while in your care. How do I find out more about the program?  If you have questions about any part of the foster program, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 360-352-2510, ext. 1009 or volunteer@jointanimalservices.org.
We'll also keep you updated on Lilly's adoption status with email updates.
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Lilly

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
 Lily is a female 7 week old (15 Feb 2020) Pitbull.  She has small white spot on top of head and slight blue eyes. She is a companion for an active family with kind puppy tolerant children.  Pitbull breed experience is required.    She is an indoor dog . She likes to play with dogs her size, likes toys and dog beds. She is is a semi energetic pup. She is sweet, affectionate and loves people.. Future hiking buddy!.  She  will require daily walks/hikes and dog training. Will require 6 ft fence. No apartments or rentals.  All  adopted pups and dogs are transported to WA/OR families when fully vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped.For information on how to adopt me, please contact my foster parents at info@dogdiggityrescue.com. L&S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with  rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees. You can contact us directly at info@dogdiggityrescue.com, or fill out and application at either https://shaynesrescue.com/adoption-application-ls-dog-diggity/ or https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTX/Exotic/Other  
We'll also keep you updated on Rose's adoption status with email updates.
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Rose

Pit Bull Terrier

Female, Young
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats,
Story
Pitbull experience only! No apartments, no rentals! Rose  is a female 7 week old (DOB 15 Feb 2020) Pitbull.  She is a companion for an active family with kind puppy tolerant children.  Pitbull breed experience is required.    She is an indoor dog . She likes to play with dogs her size or are puppy tolerant, likes toys and dog beds. She is is an energetic pup. She is sweet, affectionate and loves people.. Future hiking buddy!.  She  will require daily walks/hikes and dog training. Will require 6 ft fence. No apartments or rentals.  All  adopted pups and dogs are transported to WA/OR families when fully vetted, spayed/neutered and microchipped.For information on how to adopt me, please contact my foster parents at info@dogdiggityrescue.com. L&S Dog Diggity Rescue is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, where there are over 350,000 homeless pets. We save homeless and abandoned dogs and find them loving forever homes in other areas, where pet homelessness is not epidemic. All of our pets are located here, in San Antonio, and we partner with  rescues to provide transportation for our pets to their new homes. Our adoption fee includes vet care (vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchipping, etc), as well as transportation and health certificate. Please contact us to ask about our adoption process and our adoption fees. You can contact us directly at info@dogdiggityrescue.com, or fill out and application at either https://shaynesrescue.com/adoption-application-ls-dog-diggity/ or https://www.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/HTX/Exotic/Other  
We'll also keep you updated on Rowan's adoption status with email updates.
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Rowan

American Pit Bull Terrier

Female, 7 yrs 11 mos
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Not good with cats, House-trained, Spayed or Neutered, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Rowan is a beautiful, fun and feisty girl. Rowan is a 2 year old a American Pit Bull Terrier. She is crate and house trained and just an all-around awesome girl! Rowan is fully vetted, spayed, up to date on vaccines. Rowan is looking for a home where she will be loved...that is all she asks for. More from Rowan: "Hello! I am Rowan. I was abandoned in an apartment for almost 2 weeks after my family was evicted. They took my Chihuahua friend, but left me to fend for myself. Can you believe that??? My foster mommy says I am super sweet and play well with other dogs. I love to cuddle and be with humans. I would love to find a family that will never leave me behind." Before you get attached to me, read all the way to the bottom. You will see that I am still in Texas- My rescue will make all arrangements for me to travel to you as soon as I am adopted. Note: The above bio on the dog reflects the behavior we have observed in the dog's foster home. We provide adopters current information on our dogs; we cannot guarantee they will behave in the same manner in a different environment with new owners. Our adoption fees vary, according to species, size, age and other issues. Discounts apply in some cases. Our dogs have been dewormed, heartworm tested (if over 6 months), started on heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, vaccinated for bordetella, dhppv, rabies (if age appropriate) and microchipped. If old enough they are spayed or neutered, otherwise it will be noted and under a foster to adopt contract until completed and an additional deposit of $100 will be required- deposit will be refunded upon request and proof of surgery. A transportation fee of $200 is required and covers health certificate to travel as well as transportation. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. Unfortunately, it is not possible to meet the dogs in person prior to adoption. We will Facetime and you may speak with the dog foster family. We only send well behaved, well rounded dogs, sending anything other fails the dogs. We expect our dogs to be adopted by families who understand- these are rescue dogs, they will need time to decompress, routine and stability. We put our lives into saving these dogs- we expect their new families to be prepared for a lifetime commitment before applying- dogs are not recyclable. Please do not send an email inquiring about a dog. Please fill out the adoption application found at https://www.rangersreach.org/ We are 100% volunteer ran and you have no clue how bad it is down here; we try as hard as we can to get through applications as fast as possible. If we spend all our time answering inquires and emails, we have no time to look over applications. Please do not apply until you are ready to bring a new furry family member home. We do not hold dogs for any reason. We do try to be fair and go in the order applications are received. If no response, decision or adoption is made we must move on to the next application. Applying for a dog does not guarantee that you will receive that dog.
We'll also keep you updated on Gravy's adoption status with email updates.
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Gravy

American Pit Bull Terrier Shepherd (Unknown Type)

Female, 6 yrs
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
My name is Gravy, I am a three month old (11/14/2019), shepherd/pittie mix little girl, soon to be a big girl. My foster mom thinks I will be about 50 to 60 lbs when I grow up. My personality is fun and full of adventure. I am an explorer and I love learning about all the things around me. Right now, I am learning to walk well on a lead (check out my VIDEO!) so there will be many fun adventures in my future. My foster family is quite incredible, they have given me experiences with other dogs, children, and I have known nothing but love and kindness since I was born. Truly, they have given me the best gift ever; a safe place to develop, and socialize with my siblings until it is time to have my own forever family. That time has come and I am ready to head to the PNW and transition to experience an active, dog-loving environment. Please go to rangersreach.org to complete an adoption application. Thank you for considering a RESCUED pup! Adoption fee is $450, plus $250 transportation fee (from Houston, Texas to Seattle, Washington). Plus $100 spay deposit which is 100% refundable upon verification of spay surgery by a specific date. Before you get attached to me, read all the way to the bottom. You will see that I am still in Texas- My rescue will make all arrangements for me to travel to you as soon as I am adopted. Note: The above bio on the dog reflects the behavior we have observed in the dog's foster home. We provide adopters current information on our dogs; we cannot guarantee they will behave in the same manner in a different environment with new owners. Our adoption fees vary, according to species, size, age and other issues. Discounts apply in some cases. Our dogs have been dewormed, heartworm tested (if over 6 months), started on heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, vaccinated for bordetella, dhppv, rabies (if age appropriate) and microchipped. If old enough they are spayed or neutered, otherwise it will be noted and under a foster to adopt contract until completed and an additional deposit of $100 will be required- deposit will be refunded upon request and proof of surgery. A transportation fee of $250 is required and covers health certificate to travel as well as transportation. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. Unfortunately, it is not possible to meet the dogs in person prior to adoption. We will Facetime and you may speak with the dog foster family. We only send well behaved, well rounded dogs, sending anything other fails the dogs. We expect our dogs to be adopted by families who understand- these are rescue dogs, they will need time to decompress, routine and stability. We put our lives into saving these dogs- we expect their new families to be prepared for a lifetime commitment before applying- dogs are not recyclable. Please do not send an email inquiring about a dog. Please fill out the adoption application found at https://www.rangersreach.org/ We are 100% volunteer ran and you have no clue how bad it is down here; we try as hard as we can to get through applications as fast as possible. If we spend all our time answering inquires and emails, we have no time to look over applications. Please do not apply until you are ready to bring a new furry family member home. We do not hold dogs for any reason. We do try to be fair and go in the order applications are received. If no response, decision or adoption is made we must move on to the next application. Applying for a dog does not guarantee that you will receive that dog.
We'll also keep you updated on Pressly's adoption status with email updates.
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Pressly

American Pit Bull Terrier Labrador Retriever

Female, 5 yrs 11 mos
Olympia, WA
Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids, Good with dogs, Good with cats, House-trained, Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Pressly is a spunky little girl. She is a sweetheart, but the bravest puppy ever! She isnt afraid of even the biggest dogs. She loves toys that crinkle and to chase toys, oh and of course naps! She is doing amazing with potty training! Her foster even lets her have free roam of the house for most of the day while they are home. She is very mature for her age. Before you get attached to me, read all the way to the bottom. You will see that I am still in Texas- My rescue will make all arrangements for me to travel to you as soon as I am adopted. Note: The above bio on the dog reflects the behavior we have observed in the dog's foster home. We provide adopters current information on our dogs; we cannot guarantee they will behave in the same manner in a different environment with new owners. Our adoption fees vary, according to species, size, age and other issues. Discounts apply in some cases. Our dogs have been dewormed, heartworm tested (if over 6 months), started on heartworm preventative, flea/tick preventative, vaccinated for bordetella, dhppv, rabies (if age appropriate) and microchipped. If old enough they are spayed or neutered, otherwise it will be noted and under a foster to adopt contract until completed and an additional deposit of $100 will be required- deposit will be refunded upon request and proof of surgery. A transportation fee of $200 is required and covers health certificate to travel as well as transportation. Please be advised that our dogs are adopted to their forever families prior to being transported. Unfortunately, it is not possible to meet the dogs in person prior to adoption. We will Facetime and you may speak with the dog foster family. We only send well behaved, well rounded dogs, sending anything other fails the dogs. We expect our dogs to be adopted by families who understand- these are rescue dogs, they will need time to decompress, routine and stability. We put our lives into saving these dogs- we expect their new families to be prepared for a lifetime commitment before applying- dogs are not recyclable. Please do not send an email inquiring about a dog. Please fill out the adoption application found at https://www.rangersreach.org/ We are 100% volunteer ran and you have no clue how bad it is down here; we try as hard as we can to get through applications as fast as possible. If we spend all our time answering inquires and emails, we have no time to look over applications. Please do not apply until you are ready to bring a new furry family member home. We do not hold dogs for any reason. We do try to be fair and go in the order applications are received. If no response, decision or adoption is made we must move on to the next application. Applying for a dog does not guarantee that you will receive that dog.

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12.8 miles

Joint Animal Services

3120 Martin Way, Olympia, WA 98506

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16 miles

L&S Dog Diggity - WA Chapter

Olympia, WA 98507

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17.9 miles

Ranger's Reach -PNW

Olympia, WA 98512

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18.1 miles

Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League WA

1100 Plum St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

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18.7 miles

Lytle Animal Care & Control WA

719 Sleater Kinney Rd SE, Lacey, WA 98503

Pet Types: cats, dogs

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26.4 miles

Misspits Rescue

PO Box 46, Rochester, WA 98579

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28.9 miles

Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County

2608 Center Street, Tacoma, WA 98409

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28.9 miles

Collar of Hope

PO Box 518, Olalla, WA 98359

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30.8 miles

Paws 2 Heart Rescue

Tacoma, WA 98419

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31.5 miles

Second Chance Dogs

PO Box 1305, McKenna, WA 98558

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